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Blown Y62 Patrol
Custom 4x4s

330kW/850Nm supercharged Y62 Patrol

With supercharged power and next-gen electronic wizardry, this Y62 is a blown weapon hiding behind the poker face of a mildly modified 4×4

2022 Ford Ranger review
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2023 Ford Ranger 4X4 review – off-road and loaded up

Ford’s next-gen Ranger 4×4 ute is on sale now. We got behind the wheel at the vehicle’s local launch

Dreamax the ultimate D-MAX
Custom 4x4s

Is this the best D-MAX in Australia?

Does this comprehensive front-to-back build of the Isuzu pick-up make it the best touring D-MAX in the country?

2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Limited
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2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Limited review

We take Jeep’s 2022 seven-seat Grand Cherokee L for a spin and ask ourselves, is it really any better than the previous model?

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2022 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon review

Jeep’s Wrangler Rubicon is a big, chunky, Tonka tough truck with unruly road manners. Is it liveable in the city and will you even care?

Ford Everest prototype drive
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2022 Ford Everest review: Prototype drive

We scored a sneaky spin in the V6 diesel-powered Everest Platinum, in the lead up to its launch

Pinnacle 4x4's 79 Series
Custom 4x4s

Shop Truck: 79 Series Cruiser by Pinnacle 4×4

Pinnacle 4×4’s lofty LandCruiser is a sight to behold

Tough Dog 200 versus 300 Series
Custom 4x4s

Tough Dog comparison: 300 Series vs 200 Series

The team at Tough Dog 4WD Suspension hand us the keys to their 200 and 300 Series LandCruisers, to see how they compare off-road

2022 Isuzu MU-X LS-M
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New project car: Isuzu MU-X LS-M

Isuzu’s seven-seat 4×4 wagon joins our fleet in base-model LS-M trim

Custom 4x4s

Military-spec 1952 Austin Champ

A war machine created to take on the original Jeep and serve in the British Army, this trooper was hidden for years under deep, deep cover

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2022 Mazda BT-50: 50 Days with a BT-50 – Comfort

SPONSORED: In this final instalment of our partnership with Mazda, Dom Wiseman and reader Lloyd enjoy the comfort of the popular BT-50 ute.

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2022 Nissan Navara PRO-4X Warrior: Sand driving

Cars are becoming less engaging to drive, so it’s refreshing to have a manual Warrior to keep us interested

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2022 Mazda BT-50: 50 Days with a BT-50 – Safety

SPONSORED: In this fourth instalment of our partnership with Mazda, Dom Wiseman and reader Lloyd explore the safety credentials of the popular BT-50 ute.

Custom 4x4s

Custom Landcruiser 75 series Troopy

Forget the parts bin special. This one-of-a-kind Troopy is pieced together with busted knuckles and long nights

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2022 Mazda BT-50: 50 Days with a BT-50 – Accessories

SPONSORED: In this third instalment of our partnership with Mazda, Dom Wiseman and reader Lloyd discuss the OE accessories available for the popular BT-50 ute.

2015 Ford Ranger custom
Custom 4x4s

Weekend warrior: 2015 Ford Ranger

Wild Ranger is designed to work hard and play harder

2022 Toyota LandCruiser 79 Series 70th Anniversary edition
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Toyota LandCruiser 79 Series 70th Anniversary edition: Off-road test

Perhaps the most iconic vehicle still found in the Aussie bush, does this limited edition 70th Anniversary Cruiser make a good thing even better?

2022 Volkswagen Amarok W580X
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2022 Volkswagen Amarok W580X review: Tested on- and off-road

Volkswagen delivers its final current-generation Amarok ute in the W580X

BAW Automotive Toyota LC200
Custom 4x4s

BAW Automotive’s mean and green 200 Series

BAW Automotive’s chopped 200 Series is a build worthy of being displayed at SEMA. The attention to detail is mind-blowing!

2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vs 2022 Nissan Patrol Ti-L
4×4 Comparisons

All-new 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vs Y62 Patrol comparison

The Patrol is a proven 4×4 that is starting to show its age, while this 2022 Cherokee L is a brand-new model loaded with modern tech – but can they both do the same job when the going gets tough?

2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Summit Reserve
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Read & watch: 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L review – Australian first drive

Seven-slot flagship goes long for the catch

2022 Ford Ranger prototype
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First drive: 2023 Ford Ranger V6 prototype

Our first drive of Ford’s new V6 diesel Ranger suggests the new model is going to be a ripper!

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2022 Mazda BT-50: 50 Days with a BT-50 – Towing

SPONSORED: In this second instalment of our partnership with Mazda, Dom Wiseman and reader Lloyd find out how the popular BT-50 ute fares with towing.

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2022 Mazda BT-50: 50 Days with a BT-50 – Off-roading

SPONSORED: In partnership with Mazda, we’re spending 50 days with the new-generation BT-50 ute. In this first instalment, Dom Wiseman and reader Lloyd explore the BT-50’s off-roading capabilities.